×


 x 

Shopping cart

Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Results 2021 - 2040 of 2641

Local interest, family history & nostalgia

Paperback. The author grew up under the spell of an unorthodox, enigmatic father. An undercover guerrilla agent during the Second World War, in peacetime he lived on his wits and dazzling charm. As his memory began to fail, he embarked on a quest to unravel his story once and for all. In this book, he tells his story. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: BM; HBLW; HBTD; HBWQ; VFJB; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 239 x 43. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784703158
ISBN
9781784703158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Hardcover. Editor(s): Ortiz, Arturo Mendes; Moreno, Augusto Jimenez. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 580.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620813157
ISBN
9781620813157
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 237.35
€ 162.43

Paperback. A history of Cwm Rhondda Fach Series: Archive Photographs: Images of Wales. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752426877
ISBN
9780752426877
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. A guide to more than 100 sights, incidents and legends from the various parts of Oxfordshire. It features the tales of unsolved murders, witchcraft, hangings, poltergeists, underground caves and passages, 'cunning men', backswording and riots. Num Pages: 128 pages, 70 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 174 x 8. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949576
ISBN
9780750949576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.61

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750939492
ISBN
9780750939492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. A guide to over 100 unusual sights from different parts of the Buckinghamshire. It features the tales of unsolved murders, witchcraft, hangings, poltergeists, 'cunning men', underground caves, backswording and riots, as well as myths, legends and folklore from around Buckinghamshire. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455167
ISBN
9780752455167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. A collection of weird and wonderful tales from York's long and colourful history. Num Pages: 96 pages, 58. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 165 x 8. Weight in Grams: 234. 96 pages, 58 b& w illustrations. A collection of weird and wonderful tales from York's long and colourful history. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQP. Dimension: 232 x 165 x 8. Weight: 234.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848683990
ISBN
9781848683990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.22

Paperback. A guide to over 140 remarkable and curious sights to be found in the Greater Manchester area spanning centuries of history from Roman times onwards. With over 150 illustrations, it features hidden gems, unusual little buildings, natural features and places which have earned themselves an interesting or mysterious reputation. Num Pages: 192 pages, 150ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750936613
ISBN
9780750936613
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.71

Hardback. Every page is bursting with strange tales of local interest: antiquities and relics, folklore and magic, strange deaths, wicked murders and the complete history of events such as the Bristol Riots of 1831, many of which are infamous. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454139
ISBN
9780752454139
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. .
Publisher
Lang Syne Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852170981
ISBN
9781852170981
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.79

Paperback. This text offers lore of the land, ghost stories, fairy stories, tales of the 'oak men', and the true historical tales that inspired many of the famous legends of Cumbria's wild landscape. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 124 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752471273
ISBN
9780752471273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950787
ISBN
9780750950787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.87

Paperback. .
Publisher
Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840331905
ISBN
9781840331905
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.45

Paperback. A history of Crystal Palace and the Norwoods Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 236 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752401478
ISBN
9780752401478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. This well-researched and very readable book tells the entire story of the Croydon's development over the centuries Num Pages: 132 pages, 160 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750970457
ISBN
9780750970457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253020833
ISBN
9780253020833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.65

Paperback. The Thames has a long history. This illustrated guide traces the history of its crossing places, and relates their origins to local use and that of long-distance traders. It presents a snapshot of life as our immigrant ancestors saw it. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446936
ISBN
9780752446936
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Using over 200 photographs, this collection shows, in some detail, how local streets and buildings looked, and how they have changed, over a period of one hundred years. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 10. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752424408
ISBN
9780752424408
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. .
Publisher
Frith Book Company Ltd. United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859378151
ISBN
9781859378151
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.10

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Cromer has changed and developed over the last century Num Pages: 96 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, 102 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312. 96 pages, 184 illustrations incl 102 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Cromer has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 9. Weight: 310.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445606767
ISBN
9781445606767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.56

Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!